IS 8737 Pt.1-1979
Specification for valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with a water capacity exceeding 5 liters Part I Valve fittings for replacement purposes

Standard No.

IS 8737 Pt.1-1979

Release Date

1979

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IS 8737 Pt.1-1979

Scope

1.1 This standard ( Part I) covers the basic requirements of material and dimensions of valve fittings for gas cylinders of more than 5 litre water capacity, for liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ), and the dimensions of valving capsules. It covers valves with taper stems only. 1.1.1 This standard (Part I) applies to valve fittings for use with old LPG cylinders for replacement purposes. Valve fittings which may be used with newly manufactured LPG cylinders are covered separately under Part II of this standard. 1.1.2 Valve fittings for LPG cylinders of water capacity up to 5 litres are covered in IS : 8776-1978*. 1.1.3 Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinder for gases other than LPG are covered in IS : 3224-1971〓 and IS : 7302-1974〓.

IS 8737 Pt.1-1979 history

• 1979 IS 8737 Pt.1-1979 Specification for valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with a water capacity exceeding 5 liters Part I Valve fittings for replacement purposes